Celebrating Agriculture and Farmers During County Fair Season
It’s county fair season in Illinois! These fairs allow our state’s most significant industry to take center stage. From livestock shows and 4-H competitions to tractor pulls and homemade pies, county fairs are more than just fun community events. They’re a celebration of Illinois agriculture and the hardworking families who make it all possible. Farming […]
Another Year, Another Backwards Budget for Illinois
The spring 2025 legislative session adjourned in the overnight hours of May 31–June 1, and as has become commonplace in JB Pritzker’s Illinois, the budget for the next fiscal year was rammed through at the eleventh hour. Majority party Democrats forced the budget through by circumventing established procedures, some of which are enshrined in the […]
It’s Everyone’s Least Favorite Time of Year: Property Tax Bill Season
If you haven’t received it yet, you will soon be receiving what is probably your most dreaded piece of mail of the year— your property tax bill. Each year, homeowners across the state open their property tax bills with a familiar sense of dread. The numbers keep climbing, regardless of whether home values dip or […]
When is Enough, Enough?
When it comes to Illinois Democrats’ insatiable appetite for spending, I must wonder: When is enough, enough? Each year in Springfield, we see the same troubling pattern: more spending, more government expansion, and more tax hikes. It’s a cycle that continues to punish working families and job creators across Illinois, and it’s clear that the […]
Local Control Under Attack: Why Governor Pritzker Wants to Eliminate Township Government
Township government is often about neighbors helping neighbors. From the quality of schools and libraries to the parks we enjoy, we rely on local leaders to make decisions that align with the priorities of their constituents. Township government is a crucial part of this framework. It’s the most local, most accountable, and most efficient form […]
Agriculture: Celebrating the Heart of Illinois’ Economy
National Agriculture Week recently wrapped up, and in Illinois, the week is the perfect time to remember and celebrate the essential role farming and agriculture play in our daily lives. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the hard work, dedication, and innovations of farmers and agribusiness professionals who drive not only the nation’s food […]
Local Municipal Elections Have the Greatest Impact On Our Daily Lives
It’s always inspiring to witness high voter turnout during a Presidential election as people come together to make their voices heard and choose our nation’s leader. But imagine if we could bring that same energy and enthusiasm to local municipal consolidated elections, where the decisions made have the greatest impact on our daily lives. Local […]
Illinois Democrats Take Aim at Homeschool Families
In a state with limitless opportunity yet vast room for improvement in many areas of state government, one thing we do very well in the Land of Lincoln is our “hands-off” approach toward those who choose to homeschool their kids. Illinois has a stellar reputation for respecting parents’ rights to make informed and autonomous decisions […]
IL Democrats Continue to Shield Illegal Immigrants Despite Presidential Executive Order
On his first day back in office, President Donald J. Trump took swift action to fulfill his promise of securing our borders and deporting illegal immigrants, many of whom have crossed into the country due to the lax border policies of the Biden-Harris administration. Just weeks into his term, thousands of illegal immigrants, the majority […]
Engaging With Your State Government
The 104th General Assembly is now in session, and in the coming weeks, thousands of bills will be filed in both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives. These bills will shape the future of our state, with many reaching the floor for votes after being reviewed in committees. In a state where legislation often […]